Railroad City Events

05/30/2026

Josh Gallagher is coming back to Altoona on July 3rd! Get your tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/main-line-mania-a-firework-show-in-railroad-city-2

Me and the boys are coming back to Altoona, Pennsylvania, and performing at the Main Line Mania | Wing Fest & Firework Show | Concert at the Railroaders Memorial Museum on July 3rd, 8 pm. Get your tix 👉🏻 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/main-line-mania-a-firework-show-in-railroad-city-2

05/28/2026

🍗 Wing Fest Express | Concert 🚂
Get ready for the ultimate wing-filled night at the Railroaders Memorial Museum. We’re bringing together the best flavors, live music, and cold drinks for our 3rd Annual Wing Fest Express—and the best part? YOU are the judge.

📅 EVENT DETAILS
DATE: June 6, 2026
TIME: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Gates open at 5:30 PM)
ADMISSION: $5 per person | https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/wing-fest-express--6126
LOCATION: Railroaders Memorial Museum, 1200 9th Ave Altoona, PA 16602
Corporate Sponsors: Breezeline, Crowsnest Broadband LLC, THP

🗳️ YOU ARE THE JUDGE!
This isn't just a tasting; it’s a competition. Grab some wings from our local vendors and cast your vote in four mouth-watering categories:
Original / Buffalo 🌶️
Creative Sweet 🍯
Creative Spicy / Hot 🔥
Unique / Exotic 🍍

How the Competition Works: Your votes matter! While the final event of the season will feature a panel of judges, this event is strictly attendee-voted. Help your favorite vendor climb the ranks for the "People's Choice Champion" title!

Primary Food & Drink Vendors:
T-N-T 's Smoke House Barbecue Company
The Castle Pub
Woody’s On The Boulevard
Russell Gourmet Mini Dounuts and concessions
Sips N Sweets

Other Vendors:
J&J 3D Prints and Designs
Embretris creations
Crazy Fudge
B&L 3D Prints
Window Perfections
Renewal by Anderson

🎸 LIVE MUSIC & DRINKS
Enjoy the evening with a cold drink in hand and live performances from:
Music: Better Days & Half Tempted

A variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available. You must be 21+ with a valid ID to consume alcohol.

📢 STAY TUNED
Come hungry, bring your friends, and get ready to crown the king of wings! We’ll be posting more details and vendor reveals as we get closer to the date.

Click "Going" or "Interested" to receive updates and reminders!

05/26/2026

LAST CALL FOR WING VENDORS!

This is the final call for wing/food vendors for our summer events!

Wing Fest Express | Concert
Main Line Mania | Wing Fest & Firework Show | Concert
Wing Fest Express | Concert

If you are interested in becoming a wing/food vendor, please email [email protected] for details.

05/16/2026

Benefit dinner for the Railroaders Memorial Museum when the Big Boy #4014 is in town!

Join us for an evening at the Railroaders Memorial Museum Benefit Dinner, Thursday, July 9, 2026, at the Blair County Convention Center.This event will feature retired Norfolk Southern CEO, Wick Moorman as our keynote speaker, presenting “21st Century Steam… and Beyond”, an inspiring look at t...

04/25/2026

🚂 The Trackside Tee-Off: Bucket Golf Tournament at the Museum ⛳
Get ready to trade the fairways for the railyard! Join us at the Railroaders Memorial Museum for a one-of-a-kind Bucket Golf Tournament. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a casual "backyard golfer," this par-3 challenge offers a unique way to experience Altoona’s history while competing for the lowest score.

📍 Event Details
Location: Railroaders Memorial Museum | 1200 9th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602

Tournament starts at 11 AM
Registration begins at 9:30 AM

Balls and clubs are provided for the tournament.

Course Layout: A custom-built Par 3 Course winding through the museum grounds.

🎟️ Registration & Cost
Sign up as a team or come solo and make a new friend! All play is in Duos (Teams of 2).

Team (Duo): $100

Individual: $55 (Individuals will be paired with another player to form a Duo)

Register Here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/bucket-golf-tournament

📋 The Rules of the Rail
We’re keeping it simple and fast-paced. Here is how to play:

Par 3 Standard: Every hole is a par 3. Aim for the bucket in three shots or less!

The "Clink" Counts: Simply hitting the outside of the bucket completes the hole.

The Golden Chip: Sink the ball directly into the bucket? Subtract one stroke from your score for that hole!

The Flagstick: Beware! Hitting the flagstick does not count as hitting the bucket.

Out of Bounds: If your ball finds the bushes or drifts out of bounds, take a one-stroke penalty and drop.

Victory: The team with the lowest total score at the end of the round claims the title.

🍔 Concessions & Refreshments
No need to play on an empty stomach. We’ll have plenty of fuel available for purchase throughout the tournament, including:

Drinks: A selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Snacks: Soft pretzels, loaded nachos, and more.

The Grill: Freshly grilled hamburgers and hot dogs.

Don’t miss out on this unique collision of sports and local history. Grab your partner and secure your spot on the "green" today!

🚂 The Trackside Tee-Off: Bucket Golf at the Museum ⛳Get ready to trade the fairways for the railyard! Join us at the Railroaders Memorial Museum for a one-of-a-kind Bucket Golf Tournament. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a casual "backyard golfer," this par-3 challenge offers a unique way to...

04/22/2026

We are still looking for a few wing vendors to compete during our Wing Fest Express events this summer. This is a good chance to make a name for your business and become the Wing King of Altoona!

The three events are as follows...

Wing Fest Express | Concert
Main Line Mania | Wing Fest & Firework Show | Concert
Wing Fest Express | Concert

If you are interested, email [email protected].

04/20/2026

🏌️‍♂️TEE OFF FOR HISTORY!🏌️‍♂️

Railroaders Memorial Golf Outing – A Fundraiser for the Railroaders Memorial Museum

📍 Scotch Valley Country Club | 18 Clubhouse Dr, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
📅 Thursday, September 17, 2026
⏰ Shotgun Start at 1:00 PM | Registration Begins at Noon
Join us for the Annual Railroaders Memorial Golf Outing, hosted by the Railroaders Memorial Museum. This signature event is more than just a day on the green—it’s a tribute to the men and women who built our nation’s infrastructure and the enduring legacy they left on our culture and communities.

Whether you're a seasoned pro or a casual golfer, your participation helps the Museum continue its mission to preserve the stories and contributions of Central Pennsylvanians who left an imprint on their communities, industry, and nation. Come enjoy a day of camaraderie, competition, and remembrance as we tee off to honor the spirit of the railroad.

🎯 Scramble Format
🍔 Includes Meal
🎁 Player Giveaways & Silent Auction
🏆 Contests (longest drive, closest to the pin, putting challenge), Raffles, and Prizes
Hole-in-One challenge with over $10,000 in prize winnings!
🚂 100% of proceeds benefit the Museum and our K4 1361 restoration efforts

Going Digital: We are excited to use the Golf Status platform this year! Register your team and keep track of the live leaderboard directly through the app during the outing.

🎟️ Registration Options:
Individual Golfer: $110
Team (Foursome): $400

Register Here!
https://events.golfstatus.com/event/railroadersmemorialgolfouting2026

📬 To register via email, contact: [email protected]

🥇 Sponsorship Opportunities:
TECHNOLOGY SPONSOR (MOST VISIBLE) – $3,500
• Your company receives exclusive exposure throughout the tournament website, mobile app, event printouts, cart scorecards and live leaderboards
• Two hole signs (tee signs) (registration tent & course)
• Digital media & banner recognition
• Preservationist Museum Membership

PIN FLAG SPONSOR – $2,000
• All eyes will be on your brand!
• Pin flags are the focal point of the hole and get your brand in front of every single golfer. This sponsorship includes your logo and/or messaging on 18 high-quality flags on the golf course the day of the tournament
• Digital media & banner recognition
• Preservationist Museum Membership

PLATINUM – $1,500
• Eight golfer entries
• Two hole signs (tee signs) on the course
• Digital media & banner recognition
• Preservationist Museum Membership

GOLD – $1,000
• Four golfer entries
• Two hole signs (tee signs)
• Digital recognition
• Sustaining Museum Membership

SILVER – $750
• Four golfer entries
• One hole sign (tee sign)
• Digital recognition
• Family Museum Membership

BRONZE – $500
• Four golfer entries
• One hole sign (tee sign)

HOLE SIGN (tee sign) Only:
• $150 (general)

🔎 For membership perks, visit: railroadcity.org/friends

Ready to tee off?

Register now through the Golf Status app to secure your spot!

04/13/2026

🚂🍗 ALTOONA’S ULTIMATE SUMMER WING SERIES IS BACK! 🍗🚂

Get ready for THREE unforgettable events at the Railroaders Memorial Museum—packed with wings/food vendors, craft vendors, live music, cold drinks, yard games and fun for everyone!

The summer events are graciously scheduled

🔥 June 6 – Wing Fest Express | Concert - Kick off the season as YOU become the judge! Taste incredible wings and other food from local vendors and vote for your favorites across four categories. Enjoy live music from Better Days & Half Tempted and help crown the People’s Choice leader!
🕕 6–10 PM | Gates 5:30 PM | 🎟️ $5 per person

🎆 July 3 – Main Line Mania | Wing Fest & Firework Show | Concert An all-out summer celebration! Live performances by K4Kountry, 7th Virtue & Josh Gallagher (as seen on The Voice), wings/food vendors, throw axes at Slingers Throw House, bounce house, petting zoo, face painting, dunk tank, have custom t-shirts made on-site, yard games, craft vendors, and a HUGE fireworks show at dusk.
🕓 Gates open at 4 PM, live music starts at 5 PM | 🚗 Parking $10–$15 per car load | 🎟️ $5 per person (walk-ins)

🏆 August 1 – Wing Fest Express | Concert and summer event finale. The final showdown! Vendors compete for the top honor of "Wing King of Altoona" with a vote from our on-site judges, while YOU vote for the People’s Choice Champion. Live music by BACKLASH & Autumn Rising closes out the season.
🕕 6–10 PM | Gates 5:30 PM | 🎟️ $5 per person

🍗 Come hungry. 🎸 Bring your crew. 🍻 Enjoy great drinks, music, and summer vibes.

📍 Railroaders Memorial Museum in Altoona, PA
📢 More details & vendors coming soon!

04/07/2026

VENDORS WANTED!

We are still looking for food and craft vendors for our Wing Fest Express | Concert, Main Line Mania | Wing Fest & Firework Show | Concert and Wing Fest Express | Concert events this summer.

These events are a great opportunity to showcase your wings!

We are also looking for one or two craft drink (coffee, lemonade, etc) vendors for each event as well.

If you are interested, please email [email protected].

04/03/2026

TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY!

🐰 Rails & Tails | Egg Hunt🥚
📍 Where: Railroaders Memorial Museum
📅 When: April 4, 2026
Corporate Sponsor(s): Breezeline
🕚 Hunt Times:
🐣 1-3 year olds: 11:00 AM
🐰 4-8 year olds: 12:30 PM

🎟 Cost:
✅ FREE with Museum admission
💲 $3 per child (without Museum admission)
Hop on over to the Railroaders Memorial Museum for a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt! Kids can search for eggs while families enjoy a day at the museum.

🍿 Food & Drinks Available for Purchase!
🌭 Hot dogs | 🧀 Nachos | 🍿 Popcorn | 🥔 Chips | 🍪 Cookies

Make it a full day of food, fun, and egg-citing memories! 🐇🌷 Bring the whole family and join us for lunch and an egg hunt!

The egg hunt is FREE with purchase of admission to the Museum.

If you wish to purchase Museum admission visit railroadcity.org/visit.